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MINUTES <br />PARKS & REC COMMISSION <br />JULY 7, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />2 <br />Commissioner Schletty commented that the subcommittee members have been canvassing the <br />neighborhood to try to gain volunteers for the project. He stated that there has been some <br />interest and hoped that some of those people would show up on the day of the build. <br /> <br />Chair Miller stated that he did receive an email and received confirmation that the email was sent <br />to those members that participated in the last community build. He encouraged staff to send <br />another email blast. <br /> <br />The Recreation Coordinator encouraged residents to sign up to volunteer. <br /> <br />Commissioner Abruzzese stated that she has not signed up as she will have her children but is <br />planning to attend the event and assist for as long as she can. <br /> <br />Commissioner Mui commented that when he was out in the neighborhood many neighbors said <br />they were unsure how to sign up. <br /> <br />The Recreation Coordinator noted that the flyer does include multiple methods to reach out to <br />staff and/or sign up. She stated that she did receive several calls from residents. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director commented that the volunteer numbers are low at this time but <br />recognized that it is being done on a Friday. He stated that the benefit of doing this on a Friday <br />is that staff can be utilized as well noting that the City Administrator has authorized staff to <br />participate in the community build. <br /> <br />Commissioner Chu commented that she does believe there is a conflict with the Friday option <br />because people do have to work. She also commented on the possible technology gap, as not <br />everyone is technologically savvy. <br /> <br /> <br />OLD BUSINESS: PIONEER PARK UPDATE <br />The Parks & Rec Director provided background information on the proposed project and grant <br />application that the City submitted in March. He noted that the grant has a maximum award of <br />$300,000 and the City was recently notified that it will be awarded $300,000. He reviewed the <br />proposed project timeline noting that if everything moves accordingly, the project is proposed for <br />construction in 2023. <br /> <br />Chair Miller noted that this is a great example of planning for what they want and not being <br />confined to the City budget, as they have yet again been able to secure outside funding. <br /> <br />The Parks & Rec Director noted that with this recent grant award, it brings the total for this <br />project to approximately $700,000 that will be received from outside entities. <br /> <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS: RECREATION COORDINATOR UPDATE